Yet this is what Dank said in his recorded interview: "Look, there were some differences in what we offered the coaches. Let's face it, the coaches themselves are not subjected to any WADA code.

"Off the top of my head (there were) three, four or five taking vitamin supplements, protein supplements.

"To be perfectly honest a couple of coaches were using supplements that were a little bit outside the WADA code, but again, they were entitled to it and nothing illegal in those,'' he said.

How could Dank be so ignorant of the WADA code? Surely any high-serving official in an AFL football department particularly one charged with the care of players should know the anti-doping code to perfection. And the code is not a difficult document to find.

The AFL will offer it freely. So will the AFL Players' Association. It takes a minute to download from the internet where it is listed freely to ensure transparency.

For Dank not to have known the WADA code applies to every Essendon official, and not just its players, brings into question his suitability to have been involved at an AFL club.

Also concerning for the now questionable protocols at Essendon is how any Bombers coach if Dank's claims are true thought he could take illegal supplements and not be subjected to the AFL anti-doping code.

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